Many people knew her grin, but only a few knew her name: Kailia Posey, who became known for her lively personality in the American reality show “ Toddlers & Tiaras ,” a series about children's beauty pageants, ended her life shortly after her 16th birthday.
Posey's grin has been used as an animated GIF for years:

On May 3, her mother posted a recent photo of her and announced her death:
“I have no words and no thoughts. A beautiful little girl has left us. Please respect our privacy as we mourn the loss of Kailia. My baby forever.”
Shortly after her death was announced, rumors began circulating that she died in a car accident - leading to YouTube being flooded with alleged footage of the accident. But her family has now made a public statement that dispels the doubts: Kailia died by suicide.
" Unfortunately, although she was a successful teenager with a bright future ahead of her, in an impetuous moment she made the rash decision to end her earthly life ," the family's statement said.
“ We wish that their departure from this earth was not in vain and that other lives can be saved. A fund has been established in her name at the Whatcom Community Foundation . “
The donation page ( HERE ) states: “Your donation to the Kailia Posey Teen Crisis Intervention Fund will help provide much-needed resources for students in crisis. Thank you for honoring Kailia’s short, beautiful life by helping other young people.”
Suicide prevention hotlines
Emergency numbers for suicidal people offer help to people who are in distress. Call an emergency number if you need help yourself or are looking for help for a friend. If you are concerned about a friend, encourage them to call 911 too.
Austria
Rat auf Draht
http://ratauf Draht.orf.at
Telephone : 147
Germany
Telephone counseling
http://www.telefonseelsorge.de
Telephone : 0800 111 0 111
Telephone : 0800 111 0 222
Number against grief
https://www.nummergegenkummer.de
Telephone : 0800 111 0 550 (adults)
Telephone : 0800 111 0 333 (children)
Switzerland
Tel 143 – La Main Tendue – The Offered Hand – Telefono Amico
http://www.143.ch
Telephone : 143
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